December 2013 Archives

Effective January 1, 2014, Ohio's minimum wage is increasing 10 cents to $7.95 per hour. The minimum hourly wage for non-tipped employees is linked to inflation under a state constitutional amendment Ohio voters approved in 2006. The minimum wage uses the Consumer Price Index to adjust for inflation, as tracked from August to August every 12 months. Ohio was one of 13 states that raised its minimum wage at the start of the new year.

A 38-year-old woman said that she is doing her best to raise her three children from three different fathers without sending them back and forth between houses. The children live with her, period. Although her life is extremely busy, this mom said that she always makes the time to personally raise her children. She doesn't want to rely on nannies that would raise the kids in her place while she travels for her job.

Uncontested divorce has grown in popularity over the past several years as more couples try to save money, want to work together for quick resolution or for a number of other reasons. Although these alternatives involving mediation and collaboration have grown, these processes are not for everyone.

Ohio residents have likely heard the old saying that you "don't need to reinvent the wheel." It would be considered needless effort to completely redesign something that already works, but it certainly doesn't mean that you never improve it. Let's face it, modern tires are likely much more efficient than the original model.

'Tis the season for celebrating family, decorating the Christmas tree, displaying generosity in gift giving, sharing our blessings with those that might need help, and, yes, threatening that "Santa won't come unless you are a good boy or girl." Okay, the idea of Santa Claus is more than just a way for Columbus parents to keep the kids in line from November to December.

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